Rob R. wrote:I never said the boiler was dead-lifted onto the base ...there was a cart, some blocks, and a big bar involved.

The combination of young guys and a bar is often not good for productivity. No wonder it took so many of you.

If I recall correctly, it took 4 guys - 3 of them geezers - and a little equipment to remove the (1465 lb) EFM 900 boiler head from the basement of our old house. And the young guy was only there because he could get up after bending down to move the rolling pipes. Of course, since I was one of the geezers, there's always the chance I'm not recalling correctly...

Mike

My brother Steven was the smart one...he set the two pallets of parts in the cellar with an excavator before they framed the house.

Rob R. wrote: My brother Steven was the smart one...he set the two pallets of parts in the cellar with an excavator before they framed the house.

That's pretty smart - maybe we'll make him an honorary old guy. Of course, an old guy staring at an open foundation from the seat of an excavator might consider sticking the boiler head on the base right there. But then he might forget what he was considering...

dalimama wrote:We live in Chalfont, PA. I'd be more than happy for anyone to join us in this adventure.

There are a few of us in the area who would not mind giving a helping hand.

Let us know. We work cheap......

Rick

Well, if you are serious, we are working with Mike to have it delivered this Saturday. We have access to an engine hoist to get it off of the truck and strapping middle-aged men. And, by working cheap- what are we talking beer/food/male camaraderie bonding over heavy metal objects that make fire?

I'm in Harleysville, about a year into my 1960 520. Rigged it down the basement steps with one other person. Is the work party official? List of needed items for this particular setup? Inquiring minds want to know.

its tough to say with out seeing your set up. but long planks to protect the stairs and an heavy duty appliance dolly, then if you could lower it down with a come-a-long it can be a one man job. once in the basement, cut up some 1/2 rigid pipe for pipe rollers and youl move it around real easy. metal on metal slides extremely easy with a nice pinch bar. 1/2 steel ancors, 1/2 steel eye bolt, lumber for your staircase, plus whatever necesarry lumber you would need to get rigged up to make it to, and down the staircase. some home depots will rent you the come-a-long, otherwise you can buy one at tractor supply if you had to i dont think theyr cheap tho.

I'am gonna kick this out there for thought. The window with the fan in it looks to be about 24" high, at sometime the sill was repaired or replaced. If the wood frame and sill were remove would the boiler fit thru it. If it would work it will give you alot more room to move around if something slips.

Hubby had considered window but even without sill, it is too small. The stairs are just wide enough by about a half inch. Personally, I"m tired of this 112 year old house and it's quirks. If we can't get this boiler in there and running, I told hubby Iwas moving out.

So, delivery is set for tomorrow and Matthew (from this forum) is set to install the coal part of it on Monday. Don't worry... I'll try to take lots of pics since I know you guys like that sort of thing. The plumber should be out Monday or Tuesday, too, so it is my hope that we will be up and running fully by midweek!